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VOL. 6, NO. 3 JANUARY 19, 2007 | 29 TEVET 5767 YIKES! SHPILKES! THE DINING GUIDE Azriel Ganz turns a negative into a positive Dairy King does big business and great blintzes Page 6 Page 9 IN MY VIEW Taking 5T voters to the cleaners Candid Trash-talking audit looks at Sanitary District No.1, Town of Hempstead offers to take over if voters ask BY MAYER FERTIG private accounting practice — Hewlett Harbor, Hewlett are no legal limits on the five years of service who are Conversation with little or no timekeeping? Neck, Hewlett Pay Park, fringe benefits they can at least 62 years old automati- Would you like to have Managing the people Woodsburgh and Mead- receive. Auditors found those cally qualify for lifetime health your health insurance, includ- who collect the trash is nice owmere Park, as well as unin- were generous to a fault, far benefits. District No. 1 also ing vision and dental, fully work, if you can get it, in Sani- corporated Lynbrook. in excess of the benefits pack- pays for life insurance for cur- Learning the paid for the rest of your life? tary District No. 1, which An audit by the Office of ages provided to the regular rent and retired employees, How does life insurance worth levies taxes of more than $14 the New York State Comptrol- employees, and above and including $300,000 term poli- lessons of history hundreds of thousands of dol- million on the communities it ler over a 40-month period, beyond what several other cies for each of the five board lars sound, at no cost? How serves. These include the Five ending in April 2006, found regional sanitary districts pro- members, the superintendent about more than $178,000 a Towns, Green Acres and Val- that while the district’s five vide to board members. and the part-time treasurer, as year from four different gov- ley Stream South and the board members receive just Board members and well as a $200,000 policy for ernment jobs — on top of a incorporated villages of $7,500 a year in salary, there upper management with just BY RABBI YAKOV HOROWITZ See CLEANERS, Page 2

bout 11 years ago, I began writing “An Ounce of Preven- A tion,” the article that The Need for Speed Educational model dramatically changed the course of my life. It appeared in the May 1996 Rabbi Yakov stresses clarity issue of The Jewish Observ- Horowitz er and candidly addressed a Yeshiva of South Shore to be among first topic that was simply not discussed in polite company at that time — the subject Goldhar-certified schools of our beloved boys and girls who were not making it in BY AMY GOLDSTEIN respond. “Is energy required?” our yeshiva sys- he asked. “No,” they answered. tem. Arthur Shield’s seventh- Rabbi Goldhar’s test pro- ”Conditions The Jewish grade social studies class at the ject is changing the learning Observer got Yeshiva of South Shore is environment of the Yeshiva of are ripe for an more than 50 let- learning to review the con- South Shore. Known as the exponential ters to the editor cepts of diffusion. In 14 sec- Goldhar program, South Shore — the most ever onds. is one of the first schools in the increase in the in response to a Rabbi Avraham Goldhar country expected to be certi- published article of Passaic, N.J., asks the stu- fied as a proficient Goldhar number and — and more than dents to fill in the blanks. “Dif- school. The elementary percentages of 300 people called fusion is the movement of par- school’s sixth through eighth my home phone ticles through air from high graders find they better under- our children in the first month concentration to ...” “Low,” the stand material both in class alone. A small students respond together. “It and as they review it before who will r’l percentage of the happens through the cell exams. The result? Better abandon letters and calls membrane or ...,” he said. grades with less study time. complimented or “Outside the cell,” they Goldhar first became Yiddishkeit in took issue with some of the things See EDUCATIONAL, Page 10 the coming I had written. But years ... if we the vast majority of them were don't dramati- from desperate Courtesy of Cradle of Aviation Museum parents looking This Boeing 707 nose section comes from the first jet aircraft El Al ever purchased, which set cally transform for help — any a speed record between Tel Aviv and Kennedy airport in 1961. The cockpit will be open to visi- the way we kind of help — in tors during the Yeshiva break week. See page 3 for details. getting their chil- parent and dren back on the path to successful educate our lives. Clearly, a children.“ sensitive nerve was touched. Following ses- Parshat Va’era sions on the topic of at-risk teens at the national conventions of Torah Umeso- Insights into Moshe Rabeinu rah and Agudath Israel, and with the BY RABBI AVI BILLET one, not the Jews nor the king of Egypt, will active encouragement of our Gedolei listen to me.” HaDor, Project YES was created with a At the beginning of Va’era, God tells Rashi claims the two paragraphs are sacred mission — to help each and every Moshe His reasons for waiting and why He is meant to be repetitive. G-d went on a small one of our precious children achieve suc- now remembering the Jewish people. He tangent describing the lineage of Yaakov cess in our Yeshivos and Beis Yaakovs. describes the plan for the exodus using the leading up to Moshe and Aharon, and then Over the past 10 years, many positive four phrases of redemption we commemo- the Torah returned to its topic by reminding developments have occurred as a result of rate on Pesach. us of the most recent conversation that took See VIEW, Page 5 Moshe has a very clear task. He is to place between G-d and Moshe. approach Pharaoh and demand the Jews be A careful comparison of the two para- given the opportunity to go to the wilderness graphs, however, reveals that the second one Rabbi Yakov Horowitz is the founder and to worship G-d. is not a repetition but in fact presents a sec- Menahel of Yeshiva Darchei Noam of In response to the stated divine plan, See PARSHAT, Page 10 Monsey, and the founder and Program Moshe seems to repeat his personal objection Director of Agudath Israel 's Project Y.E.S. twice — in 6:10-12 and in 6:29-30 — Avi Billet is a mohel based in the Five Towns. A seventh-grade social studies class at South Shore receives instruc- We proudly welcome him to the Jewish “because I have a speech impediment, no He is also a rabbi and an educator. He can be tion on the Goldhar method from Rabbi Avraham Goldhar. Star as a regular contributor. reached at [email protected].

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OCEANSIDE LONG BEACH MUSIC MUSIC $2.8 million in state aid for 2879 LONG BEACH RD. 365 E. PARK AVE. 516-766-0409 516-431-1349 Est. 1957 Atlantic Beach Bridge Authority Family Owned & Operated For 49 Years! STAFF REPORT Weitzman. He and Legislator Jeff Toback but were foiled by a lack of cooperation at obtained $2.8 million from the NYS the county level. “It’s a common story The Atlantic Beach Bridge Authority Department of Transportation. around here,” he said, “one branch of gov- MUSIC LESSONS will receive nearly $3 million in state aid. “The aid can defer or eliminate the ernment wasn't interested in helping out NYSSMA PREPARATION • SHEET MUSIC The money will go toward retiring or need for a future toll increase,” which has and the taxpayers almost lost out on near- SALES • SCHOOL RENTALS restructuring debt from the bridge’s $26 been discussed, according to Weitzman. ly $3 million.” EXPERT REPAIRS ON ALL INSTRUMENTS million rehabilitation three years ago, Toback said local officials have been The aid was announced on Jan. 15 at according to Nassau Comptroller Howard trying to obtain those funds since 1999 the foot of the Atlantic Beach Bridge . FENDER ★ IBANEZ ★ MARSHALL ★ ESP (We Will Not Be Undersold!)

Owners: John Ciamillo • Lori Ciamillo 18497 TAKING 5T VOTERS TO THE CLEANERS Continued from Page One quate competition. ance of impropriety] but there “The Board has not fulfilled was no personal gain on my end, the board’s attorney. Other San- its fiduciary responsibility to in terms of retirement, because I itary Districts in the region pro- establish a system of internal already work full-time [for the vide either no life insurance cov- controls,” the report found, not- village]. If someone worked part- erage at all or policies worth, at ing, “district management does time and reported full-time, that most, $50,000. not operate the district in an would be improper.” “The $300,000 insurance economical and efficient man- Evola also said that he has policies jumped out at me,” said ner.” The audit report included voluntarily given up his life and SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2007 THE NEW YORK HILTON Jeff Toback, Nassau County Leg- 28 specific recommendations health insurance benefits and is AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS & 53RD STREET islator for the 7th District, “It’s for corrective action. now covered by his wife’s health further evidence that they Nassau Comptroller policy. thought that no one would look Howard Weitzman (D) has The district’s general coun- at the books.” called on the Town of Hemp- sel, Nat Swergold, earns Auditors uncovered nearly stead to oversee special districts, $40,000 a year plus fringe bene- half a million dollars of what and Supervisor Kate Murray (R) fits worth $17,000. These they considered to be excess has agreed. Her spokesman, include a life insurance policy Mike Deery, said, “We believe which will remain in effect after that independently elected dis- retirement as well as a state tricts should be accountable to pension. Yet, he also bills the “They sort of get their constituents for the bud- district $200 an hour for much gets that they craft but, that of the work he performs. In The Hon. Sheldon Silver Moshe & Bryna Wieder caught red-handed and being said, to provide a greater 2005 he was paid over $80,000 say 'na, na, na, na, na.' level of oversight we have by the sanitary district. Honoring: agreed to review the budgets of Like the accountant, the It's terrible.” all these special districts.” attorney has no established Deery added that the work schedule and maintains no Legislator Jeff Toback town’s own sanitation service- time records. He has no office at has been favorably evaluated by the sanitary district; most of his the county comptroller. “We work is performed at his own think we do a very good, cost- office. The auditors felt both effective job,” he said. “And to men should be reclassified as the extent that any district independent contractors. would prefer the township to Swergold told the Star, costs, including health insurance provide sanitary services in “plenty of law makes it absolute- Pamela S. Brier & Peter Aschkenasy Shifra & Isaac Nutovic for deceased employees and for there we would be ready and ly clear that the arrangement I employees who did not qualify. DR. MARCEL BIBERFELD, DOUGLAS JABLON, CHESKY PANETH, DEAN AARON D. TWERSKI Dinner Co-Chairs able to handle that. However, have had with the district for 34 MOISHE HELLMAN President • CHESKY WERTMAN President, Bais Ezra • RONNY HERSH President, Lifetime Care Foundation Auditors found inaccurate finan- we would not impose our will years is quite common.” MORRIS J. ZAKHEIM Chairman of the Board • MEL ZACHTER Chairman, Executive Committee cial records and tax reporting, no RABBI YITZCHOK FLEISCHER Secretary • DAVID JACOBSON Treasurer on the residents of a district ... If In many school districts, he RABBI JOSEPH FISCHMAN, SAUL N. FRIEDMAN, CHAIM S. KAMINETZKY, SOL MERMELSTEIN, RABBI HARRY RIEDER Vice-Presidents full-time staff to manage the dis- we hear a resounding call from said, “their general counsel is DAVID MANDEL Chief Executive Officer • NORMAN B. GILDIN Chief Development Officer trict’s fiscal affairs, and contracts RABBI YONASON MEADOWS Associate Director of Development a community for change we’ll paid for some services, usually 17932 FOR INFORMATION & DINNER RESERVATIONS, PLEASE VISIT awarded without ensuring ade- certainly work with that com- delineated in an agreement, and WWW.OHELDINNER.ORG OR CALL 718-972-9338 • 1-888-311-OHEL munity.” other services are billed hourly.” The district’s accountant, His $200 hourly rate is “almost Salvatore Evola, held what the laughable,” for an attorney of auditors described as two full- his age and experience, he said, time public positions, and two “but I consider it part of public part-time ones, for a total gov- service.” ernment paycheck exceeding Swergold said the auditors $178,000 a year. He was hired in failed to mention the millions of 1994 as a part-time employee dollars he has saved the district earning $18,500, according to in recent years by winning law- the audit report. In 2006 he was suits. reported as a full-time employee Joseph Candella, chairman earning $42,000 a year. He of the district’s board of com- received a benefits package, missioners, was out of town and including life and health insur- not available, but in a response ance, worth an additional to the auditors said that the dis- $19,000. He also serves as the trict believes that elected and full-time Village Clerk/Treasurer appointed officials, such as the of Cedarhurst, and the part-time attorney and accountant, are treasurer of the Inwood Fire Dis- not subject to time-keeping or trict and the Island Park Union competitive bidding require- Free School District. Auditors ments. He objected to the audit found he did not maintain time finding that the districts bidding records. and procurement procedures Evola told the Jewish Star are inadequate. He said the dis- he resigned from his position trict is evaluating the need for with the Island Park school dis- additional office staff, is seeking trict six months ago, “to spend reimbursement for errors such more time with my family.” He as insurance payments for denied being a full-time employ- deceased employees, and has ee of the sanitary district, engaged an outside firm to con- explaining that a mistake in duct annual audits. retirement reporting in 2006, Candella’s response was not uncovered by the audit, had enough for Toback, who said, been corrected. Denying any “They sort of get caught red- impropriety, he said, “Someone handed and say ’na, na, na, na, who doesn’t understand could na. It’s terrible.” feel [that there was the appeare-

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Photo by David Rosner Through a generous donation from The Sheryl Steinberg Collins Foundation, the Mid-Island Y JCC purchased a much-needed new school bus. Inscribed with the words, “To What’s Important,” the bus will be used to transport nursery and school-age children as well as senior adults to various JCC programs. Seth Collins presented the keys to the bus to JCC bus driver Paul Corrado 17730 at the recent dedication. JCC Executive Director Joyce Ashkenazy was also on hand with Collins’ children Ryan, Zachary, Samantha and Jake. The Jewish Star January 19, 2007 3

WINTER SALE! DESIGNER DISCOUNT FABRICS • Huge Selection of Upholstery • Custom Re-Upholstery The Cradle of Aviation will salute the many contributions of Jewish War Veterans during the week of Jan. 23- and Drapery Fabrics • Slipcovers 26, to coincide with the yeshiva winter break. • Huge Selection of Trims • Custom Headboards • Party Fabrics • Wood Refinishing and Repair • Foam & Vinyl • Custom Drapes A war story • Window Treatments COUPON WWII pilots give unique perspective on life ALL IN-HOUSE $ 99* gram was not specifically to America, his father assimilat- FABRICS 9 PER YARD BY PAUL SHAPIRO LABOR JOBS designed for the Orthodox com- ed into the American lifestyle. DESIGNER FABRICS WORTH UP TO $79 PER YARD If you’re looking for things munity, but The Cradle of Avia- He did not want to be associat- *CANNOT BE COMBINED W/OTHER COUPONS. EXP. 2/19/07 tion Museum hopes it accom- ed with anything that would to do with the kids during win- COUPON ter break, keep reading, modates them. remind him of his life in Russia. The Jewish War Veterans is “What we had hoped to do He changed his name and BASIC SEAT the oldest, active veterans asso- is build a program that they because of this he gave his chil- $ * ciation in the US, founded by would find attractive to partici- dren, including Stanley, no reli- UPHOLSTERY 25 Civil War Veterans in 1896. pate in when their kids are out gious education. “This made it *ON LABOR ONLY. EXP. 2/19/07 They are dedicated to a pro- of the yeshiva schools,” Gwynne very easy for me to have no gram that supports the needs of said. “So we planned to have a guilty feelings at all to hang up COUPON vets, combats anti-Semitism and tailored program, for not just Hebrew dog tags and put on my bigotry, supports American that community, but anybody Christian dog tags,” he said. “My QUILTING $ 99* youth and assists oppressed that would find it interesting. lack of religious education and FABRICS 1 PER YARD Jews worldwide. The Cradle of But quite frankly that communi- feelings for the religion made it COTTON, POLY COTTON, SATIN, LININGS Aviation Museum is celebrating ty was the spark plug. We are easy for me to pass as a Christ- *CANNOT BE COMBINED W/OTHER COUPONS. EXP. 2/19/07 the contributions of Jewish War trying to take advantage of an ian.” Veterans by inviting a few of opportunity that we hope they There are three main things Special Pricing for Professional Designers with tax I.D. them to share their unique per- will take advantage of.” Lowell plans to speak about. Call David at 516-642-6908 spective and experiences pilot- Gwynne hopes to get First, is what happened on the IN-HOUSE DESIGNER ing warplanes in World War II. between 700 and 800 people to mission and how his plane got Tom Gwynne, Vice Presi- visit the Cradle of Aviation shot down. Secondly, he wants Judith Interior Design & Real Estate Agent dent for Programs at the Cradle Museum for this event. “That to make sure his audience Who Can of Aviation Museum, who put would be wonderful,” he said. “I understand the anti-Semitism this program together, feels that think if we got 300 we’d consid- that he encountered amongst “Stage to Sell” or Design To Stay these veterans’ stories should be er it a success. But more is clear- the American officers during the Increase the Resale Value of Your Home “interesting as well as inspira- ly better than fewer.” war. And third is an extremely Custom Furniture • Color Consultation tional.” He hopes the students The Jewish veteran aviators interesting story concerning learn how important their reli- that will be speaking during the how he was tracked down by a Furniture Direct from Manufacturer gion is and how significant it is week of Jan. 23-26 from 12:00 boy working for the Belgium Renovations • Faux Paintings to have a spiritual life, and feels to 3:00 p.m. include, Leonard Underground during World War that they can do this by listening Gold, of Oceanside, who was a II. Open Sunday 10-5 • All Other Days 10-6 to these awfully powerful sto- P-38 fighter pilot in World War “Fifty years after the end of ries. II and is credited with shooting the war I was tracked down by 393 Sunrise Hwy., Lynbrook “This is a family oriented down 3.5 Nazi aircrafts, and an 11-year-old boy, who in 1944 event with a very powerful Stanley Lowell, of North Bell- was working for the Belgium 516-596-9205 • 516-642-6908 17699 story, that regardless of what more, who served as B-17 com- Underground during World War religion you practice, is worth mand pilot in WWII. II,” he explained. “In that capac- coming to be a part of,” Gwynne Gwynne feels that the Jew- ity he was to hide any American said. “You would find that talk- ish war veterans unique per- airmen that he observed being ing with these gentleman that spective can serve as inspiration shot down. His job was to hide your spirituality is something for anyone that comes to hear them in the woods and then at that stands you in a very good them speak. “Needless to say, night, whenever the Germans stead and can be a significant being a Jew in Nazi POW camp, weren’t around, they would try portion of your life. I think it wasn’t all fun and games,” to get these airmen back to Eng- that’s a story that anyone would said Gwynne when speaking of land through the underground have to relate to. It’s an educa- Lowell’s story. “I am an Episco- escape channels that existed. He tional, enjoyable and fun way to palian and I get goose bumps didn’t do that for us.” learn something significant.” just thinking about it.” He found Lowell and his Building a program for Lowell, 85, who was shot crew half a century later, which observant Jews was important down over Belgium and cap- resulted in a reunion. The crew, to Gwynne, who noticed that tured by the Nazis, barely sur- which had been shot down in the museum got a very strong vived after being in a POW May of 1944, were invited to showing, particularly from the camp for almost a year. He feels Belgium and with the approval Orthodox or Hassidic communi- that the interesting part of his of the King of Belgium “We ties on Long Island, during Suc- story is the fact that although he were treated like the conquerors cot and other Jewish holidays. is Jewish that when he would of Europe,” he said. “It was “The Orthodox community fly missions over Germany he unbelievable.” has treated us so well and have would wear Christian dog tags. Lowell simply hopes that enjoyed their experiences here “And as it turned out it was for- people come to hear him speak in the past,” he said. “As we tuitous that I did that,” he said, and that they enjoy what the were planning out things to do “because my aircraft was shot stories he has to tell. “I am not a this year and reach out to inter- down and I ended up in a Ger- professional speaker, but that I esting people, we thought that if man prison camp. I sincerely have an interesting story to tell these programs work for believe that if I was wearing them,” he said. “Being a com- Tuskegee Airmen [America’s Hebrew dog tags that I would mander on a B-17 during World first black military airmen], have never even reached the War II there were adventures, then lets do something for the prison camp.” many adventures that I went on, Jewish community who has Lowell’s upbringing may as you can imagine.” been so good to us.” This pro- have saved his life. After coming

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ASK ABOUT OUR MULTITUDE OF COLOR AND DESIGN OPTIONS! 18503 17597 4 The Jewish Star January 19, 2007 O PINION A bad smell and it’s not trash MAYER FERTIG hen it comes to passing a sniff garbage facility surely plays a part in Publisher, Editor-in-Chief test, any organization respon- Editorial keeping turnout low. PAUL SHAPIRO sible for collecting garbage In some ways, we have it really Managing Editor, Sports Editor W may just have the deck government organization — does not good. Back door pickup is great, there’s ROBERTA DAYAN, HELENE PARSONS stacked against it. Odoriferous quips pass a test of propriety. unlimited special pickup, it’s nice to not Account Executives aside, many points uncovered by the Unlike the attorney for the sanitary have to recycle and the tax burden for RABBI AVI BILLET, FELISA BILLET, AYALA COHEN, PAUL state audit of Sanitary District No. 1 district, we don’t believe that valid these conveniences is reasonable — less DECKELMAN, MALKA EISENBERG, AZRIEL GANZ, AMY can and have been explained away as comparisons can be made to large than what the Town of Hempstead GOLDSTEIN, TAMAR HANAU, RABBI YAKOV HOROWITZ, errors. Further, the auditors made no disparities in pay and benefits found charges for curbside pickup. RABBI SHALOM ROSNER, MENDY SAIDLOWER, LISA allegation of criminality. However, in the corporate world. These are tax On the other hand, a spokesman SCHIFFMAN, RABBI AVI SHAFRAN, JONAH STEINMETZ the totality of the audit findings dollars. If you don’t like how Home for Supervisor Murray told the Star Contributors would seem to suggest that District Depot pays its CEO you can always that any district that would prefer the ALYSON GOODMAN No. 1 might not pass a sniff test even go to Lowes. If you want your trash township to take over its garbage col- Editorial Designer if it sold flowers. picked up in the Five Towns, howev- lection need just express its prefer- ■ The Jewish Star is an independent community newspaper. All opinions expressed We certainly don’t object to provid- er, there’s only one game in town. ence “coherently and overwhelming- are solely those of The Jewish Star’s editorial staff or contributing writers, and ing employees with generous benefits. To its credit, the district recently ly” — presumably with a referendum. do not necessarily represent the opinion of advisory board members. ■ It would be nice if every government supported a change in a decades-old Who’s to say that if the town took 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530 and business had the will and the law that sometimes saw the district’s over from Sanitary District No. 1 it (516) 569-4000 E-mail: [email protected] wherewithal to provide comprehensive election fall on Friday afternoon. couldn’t continue to offer the same fax: (516) 569-4942 health and life insurance benefits and However, rules that provide for a sin- services we currently enjoy? The Jewish Star is published weekly by the The Jewish Star LLC, 2 Endo the peace of mind they provide. How- gle polling place to accommodate If District No. 1 doesn’t sufficiently Boulevard, Garden City, NY 11530. Postmaster send address changes to The ever, providing an absurdly outsized thousands of voters in just four hours clean up its own trash, perhaps voters Jewish Star, 2 Endo Boulevard, Garden City, NY 11530. Subscription rates: $36 level of benefit only to the people at the were left unchanged. The inconve- ought to consider the town’s offer. for 1 year, $60 for 2 years, $72 for 3 years within Nassau County. All other sub- top of an organization — particularly a nience of casting a vote at the scriptions $54 per year. Newsstand price: $1 . Major Credit Cards accepted. Copyright © 2007 The Jewish Star LLC. All rights reserved.

RIGHT ANGLE Shabbat Chauffeurs he setting sun does- attends yeshiva, and was to They had to leave Dovie at a motel off in trouble. of walking. n’t panic most peo- be dropped off at our home the highway in order to reach their To make a long story blessedly After holding our private Mincha ple. Most people, in Staten Island. But a later own destination before the Sabbath. short, I reached Dovie about a half-hour service (ideally recited before sunset), T though, aren’t start than planned and My paternal instinct — and my car — before sunset. I barely stopped the car, we crossed to the median of the high- Orthodox Jews stuck in unforeseen traffic (a turn- went into overdrive. he threw his bags in the back, jumped way and marched northward. traffic on the New Jersey pike oxymoron) forced the Judaism is a religion of laws, and inside and off we sped. After about a 45 minute walk — Turnpike an hour before family driving him (Ortho- for those of us who consider those laws More traffic. The sun sinking fast. punctuated by the honks of drivers the onset of Shabbat, when dox Jews like us) to instead sacrosanct, a situation like the one I Finally, looming before us, the bridge either amused or perturbed by the Jewish religious law forbids proceed directly to their own faced is harrowing. If the sun set before to Staten Island. We made it across just sight of a bearded man and a teenage driving a car. destination in New Jersey. I reached my son, I would have to pull as the sun began to set. We veered onto boy walking where no one usually I generally stay off Rabbi Avi Shafran They called me several hours the car over and leave it wherever it a residential street, ditched our posses- does — a car stopped on the median highways — and try might- before sunset to ask if I could was. It would likely get towed and I sions in the car (the Shabbat laws pro- grass about 200 feet in front of us. A ily to avoid cars altogether — several meet them on the turnpike to pick my would likely be picked up by the police. hibit carrying anything in a public man emerged and began walking hours before sundown of a Shabbat or son up. If I reached my son before sunset but area) and got out. toward us. Jewish holiday. But this past Oct. 6 was I readily, and nervously, agreed, without enough time to get home, we We were 10 miles from home, but He was a neatly-dressed, pleasant- an exception. My 16-year-old son was and set out. The traffic was as formida- would both be stranded, though thank- elated. We had made it onto Statan looking young man who asked if we stranded. ble southward as it was headed north. fully together. As I watched the sun Island before the Sabbath began. I’m needed help. I explained our predica- Dovie had accepted a ride that But my paternal instinct propelled me dropping closer to the horizon, I drove not in great physical shape but, thank ment and thanked him for his concern. morning from Baltimore, where he on. Then my son’s drivers called again. as efficiently as I could, knowing I was G-d, can probably handle a few hours “Can I drive you home?” he asked. See CHAUFFEURS, Page 5

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and grandparents. The phones at Project schmooze. immigrants. The last time we had that IN MY VIEW: CANDID CONVERSATION YES and so many other outstanding All the while, there are enormous experience was on the Lower East organizations ring with stories of frus- cultural changes occurring that have Side. Do you have any idea what per- Continued from Page One outer circle of the dance is comprised trated, unhappy children; with reports profound ramifications for the Torah centage of the kids left Yiddishkeit in of SMV’s (slow moving vehicles). In of gambling, drug use, molestation, observant community. More than seven that generation? the attention devoted to this critical addition, you have individuals sitting at promiscuous activity — even deaths and years ago, I delivered a lecture at a People often ask me how things issue. Many wonderful organizations tables not partaking in the festivities. suicide (I personally know of three frum public forum regarding the challenges are doing regarding the teen-at-risk cri- and tailored educational programs have Finally, there are those outside the children who committed suicide in the presented to Torah families by rapidly sis. I usually nod my head and make been created to help children who are wedding hall, smoking or chatting on past nine months alone). evolving technology. An individual on small talk; the settings in which these not making it in mainstream schools. cell phones. What are the numbers — the per- the panel who preceded me spoke questions are presented are generally Parenting classes and in-service training Now imagine if you asked people centages of our children in the various about the need to ‘circle the wagons’ — not conducive to serious discussions. for rebbeim/moros have become accept- from these diverse groups for their per- rings? Accurate information and keep these influences away from our And to be perfectly honest, I’ve found ed. There is a far greater degree of sensi- ception of the dancing at the wedding. research-based studies are not readily children. I followed his presentation by that most people don’t really want to tivity to ‘children at-risk.’ The inner, lively group would say that available, but I would estimate that dur- stating that I agreed wholeheartedly hear the stark reality as I see things. But I am deeply, deeply concerned the dancing was fantastic. Middle age ing the past few decades, about five to that parents must be very vigilant But if you wish to know my candid that conditions are ripe for a huge, expo- guys would say the music was too loud. fifteen percent of children from obser- about what their children are exposed thoughts on this subject, pull up a chair nential increase in the number and per- Outer group members may say the vant homes completely left Yiddishkeit to, as I have repeatedly stated at virtu- and read these columns very carefully centages of our children who will rach- boys were a bit on the wild side. And — which is far more than we would like ally every parenting class that I con- over the next few weeks and months. mana litzlan abandon Yiddishkeit in the the fellows outside on their cell phones to admit or believe. duct. But I also said that this will not What I have to say will probably upset coming years — like nothing we have will say, “Dancing; what dancing?” However, viewed from an historical nearly be sufficient, as I predicted that you. I may engender your resentment ever seen in our lifetimes — if we don’t That is a thumbnail sketch of the perspective, the ‘drop-out’ rate from within ten years, our children will be and perhaps even your anger for writ- dramatically transform the way we par- children our community is raising. The Orthodox Jewry in the past fifty years is able to go to the local candy store or 7- ing these columns and airing these sub- ent and educate our children. I have ‘inner group’ — those achieving success far lower than it was during the tumul- 11 and purchase a disposable palm-size jects in such a public forum. But I feel been feeling this way for a few years in our schools — are doing extraordinar- tuous hundred years that preceded our device for $25 (along the lines of a an overwhelming sense of responsibili- now, but this uneasy sentiment is grow- ily well, Baruch Hashem. The ‘middle parents’ generation — from 1850 to phone card) that will allow them to set ty to write these articles, nonetheless. ing as time goes on. group’ thinks that things are too intense 1950. The ‘drop-out’ rate was much, up their own e-mail account and go on- For we need to candidly discuss Why all the worry, you ask? Are for them, but they are still part of our much higher in the Lower East Side at line without their parents knowing how we educate our children and how we not doing extraordinary well in the community, while the ‘outer group’ the turn of the century, in Yerushalayim about it. (Update: We are almost there. we set our charity priorities. We need arena of raising our children? The operates at the fringes of our society — in the Thirties and Forties, and in many One can already purchase an audio to talk about investing in the training answer is that we most certainly have barely participating and feeling disen- Chassidish, Litvish, and Ashkenazic com- iPod with limited memory — and and financial stability of our valiant so much to be proud of. Batei franchised. And then there are the peo- munities in pre-war Europe during the pornographic content — for less than mechanchim/mechanchos, and discuss midrashim, kollelim, and seminaries ple outside the wedding hall ... those height of the haskalah — when commu- $20.) I then spoke about the need to the need to provide recreation opportu- are brimming with many thousand of who completely abandon Yiddishkeit. nism, pogroms, and grinding poverty effectively parent our children and see nities for our kids. We need to reflect outstanding, spiritual young men and So, how are we doing as a society in the decimated the ranks of the frum world. to it that they are in nurturing school on the missions of our schools — are women, kein yirbu. We have, over the raising of our children? Well, it depends We are deluding ourselves — and and community environments. we looking to raise mitzuyanim/ past few generations, demonstrated our on your vantage point. ignoring the lessons of history — if we I keep getting calls from concerned mitzuyanos, outstanding students, or ability to transmit our timeless tradition If I may stay with the wedding anal- think that we are somehow immune parents from very charedi and chas- normal, well-adjusted children who to our children and grandchildren. But ogy for another moment, I am that rest- from another colossal wave of children sidish homes asking me how to have the capacity to become outstand- that is only part of the story — the less fellow who bounces around among leaving Yiddishkeit in the years to come. respond to their teenage children’s ing? Should average or weaker stu- enjoyable part. Components of the big- the three dancing rings — and keeps For we have been steadily increasing the requests for iPod’s. These are sheltered dents be relegated to second-tier ger picture are out-of-sight and there- running out to chat with the guys out- frantic pace and intensity of the ‘inner children from heimishe homes. Their schools, or should they be welcome in fore conveniently out-of-mind. side the hall. You see, there is an extra- ring’ over the past 10-15 years. And the parents are rightfully terrified of the mainstream schools? We need to have I’d like to ask you to conjure up a ordinary dichotomy in my professional dancers are clasping their hands tighter implications of saying yes, but correctly candid discussions about how to con- mental image of the dancing in the life (or rather lives). Daytime, I am the and tighter — inadvertently excluding a realize that saying no without a good front the challenges of technology that men’s section of the last wedding that quintessential inner-ring participant. I significant proportion of people from reason will be counterproductive. They are heading our way — ready-or-not. you attended. In your mind’s eye, there serve as the menahel of a Yeshiva ele- participating. also fully understand that their chil- The list goes on and on. It is my vision are probably several concentric circles mentary school, where I get to walk the If you accept my proposition that dren can buy it without their permis- and hope that this forum will help us of participants — each with varied lev- hallways and listen to the sweet sounds five to fifteen percent of our children are sion if they really want to. realize our collective goal of “V’chol els of intensity. In the inner circle, the of tefilah and the beautiful singsong outside the wedding hall (and I think Also unsettling is the fact that bo’nayich limudei Hashem.” chosson and his friends are dancing chanting of the timeless Torah thoughts those numbers are low-ball estimates), many of these parents have no idea with great fervor. The second ring of Abaya and Rava (two sages of the Tal- trust me when I say that there are huge what an iPod is. So there you have it. For more information, visit www.rabbi- probably consists of middle-age guys mud). But as the sun sets each night, I numbers of kids in rings two and three. Kids speaking a language that their horowitz.com. E-mail comments to let- (like myself) operating at a much slow- am confronted with the horrific agony They are waiting and watching — not parents don't understand. Children [email protected]. er RPM (for readers who occupy the of the children who are not succeeding sure if they want to join the dance or acclimating to a new environment (c) 2007 Rabbi Yakov Horowitz, all inner ring at weddings, RPM stands for in our school system and the unspeak- just go outside for a smoke and a while their parents are like ... well, rights reserved revolutions per minute), while the able anguish of their parents, siblings

by allowing them to be our only for their having cared about more sensitive, more aware of piness.” This past Sukkot in my chauffeurs. my son and I but also for demon- the ultimate Source of all good- home, the phrase resonated Shabbat Chauffeurs In any event, when we strating, in a world of so much ness. Whether through the with particular power. Continued from Page Four ger seat. If she had any concern reached the mall, Anthony asked evil unleashed in the name of agency of a well, a river, the about picking up two strangers, us where we lived. I told him and religion, good will toward two earth or the fortuitous arrival of Rabbi Shafran is director of pub- I replied that on the Sabbath I she certainly didn’t show it. he insisted on taking us home. strangers of another faith. someone able and ready to help lic affairs for Agudath Israel of couldn’t as much as open the “To the Staten Island Mall,” (Later I discovered that halacha In the Jewish religious tradi- us, our ultimate feelings of joy America. This article first door of his car. “If I open it for he replied, as he opened the might have required me to not tion, though, there is something and appreciation are for the One appeared in the Staten Island you, can you be driven?” he door for us. That would shave allow him to go out of his way that goes beyond simple grati- who has provided. Advance, and is published with asked again. half our walk off, I thought, and for me.) When we reached our tude; it is called hakarat hatov — Sukkot is called z’man sim- permission. “Are you Jewish?” I asked. my son and I got in the car. driveway, Anthony opened the literally: “recognition of the chateinu, “the time of our hap- It would be wrong for me to Anthony, as our benefactor iden- door for us again, and we good.” Gratitude is recognition of even cause another Jew to vio- tified himself, was all too happy thanked him from the bottom of another person’s choice, but late the Jewish Sabbath. to help. “But please,” I said, “just our hearts. When my wife and hakarat hatov is something one “No,” he said with a smile. to the mall.” family — who had last heard must feel even toward an inani- CORRECTION “I’m a born-again Christian.” Anthony and his future wife from me when I was on the turn- mate, unchoosing, object. “Into a His offer couldn’t be blithe- couldn’t have been nicer. Part of pike and didn’t know where well from which you drank,” In “The harrowing tale of Kosher Cajun” (1/5/07) a photo cap- ly refused. As the three of us me wondered if this Christian Dovie and I would be spending admonishes the Talmud, “do not tion misidentified Natalie Brown. The Star regrets the error. walked together, I responded, couple might see my son and me Shabbat (and the next day, the throw a stone.” “That is very kind of you. Where as marks to whom to preach reli- second day of Sukkot) — saw us Hakorat hatov, I think, can are you headed?” gion, but our conversation was walk in the front door, they were best be understood as something THE ARENA OF LONG BEACH At that point we had only about their upcoming mar- shocked but overjoyed. meant to benefit not the recipi- reached the man’s car; a young riage and world affairs, and they 150 West Bay Drive, Long Beach, NY 11561 The gratitude we felt toward ent but the giver. It is intended to Tel: (516) 431-6500 woman whom he introduced as both made my son and me feel our benefactors was, and is, not make us — the “recognizers” — his fiancé sat in the front passen- as if we were doing them a favor Under New Management BIRTHDAY PARTIES Celebrate birthday parties or any party at the Long Beach Arena in one of our party rooms. All parties include: invitations, skate admission and skates, party hostess and Kosher pizza (available at additional charge.) OPEN 7 DAYS $150 for a 10 person minimum SOMETHING Other party options such as a magician, face painting available. FOR ARIETY HALB / CHESSED & YESHIVA $ PUBLIC MEN’S LEAGUE EVERYONE connection STOP theV SAVE TIME SHOP LOCAL SKATING REGISTRATION Mondays: Going on Now! R-40 R-30 SPIRAL FLUORESCENT 9-10:45 am, 3:45-5:45pm Season Starts Feb. 8. 55, 60, 65 Watt BULBS BULBS Tues., Wed., Thurs.: NEW ON SALE In-House Program $ 99 $ 99 CHANGE FOR THE 9-1045 am 2 2 BETTER WITH Fridays: Starts in April Each Each $3.99 ea. ENERGY STAR 9-10:45am, 1-2:45pm Call 516-431-6500 Case of 24 65 W Case of 12 65 W reg. $4.99 ea. for more information $ 00 85 W $ 00 ENERGY STAR* An energy efficiency program brought to you by: 60 30 18498 85 W qualify light bulb use up to or $2.50 Ea. 120 W or $2.50 Ea two-thirds less energy than GENERAL ELECTRIC traditional bulbs. www.lipower.org/cei

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Shabbat in Beit Shemesh The Amish Pay a Visit BY TAMAR HANAU Shabbat clothes and American mothers man, a graduate of SKA and left for shul. (Not sang softly beside resident of Woodmere. The The one way streets of Beit before some imported them. The men’s sec- family was very nice, but they Shemesh are lined with identi- Entenmann's dough- tion below was filled couldn’t understand why we cal, white attached houses. nuts which they with knitted kippot. As would want to live in the Five Each house has its own unique offered and which we one we welcomed in Towns and decided to beat up charm, whether its basketball could not refuse!!) the Shabbat Malka. the Five Towns for a while. We hoops, beautiful flowers or When we entered Tamar Hanau After shul we each tried, somewhat unsuccessfully, draping Israeli flags. The cob- the women’s section went to different fami- to defend our hometown. blestone streets are lined with we were greeted by a lies for dinner. I ate (Sorry guys, we tried and we American cars and large mini beautiful scene; different look- with a nice family who had still love you!) vans. The sky is crystal blue ing Jews all sitting together and made aliyah a few years earlier. The Shabbat finished off Members of the Mennonite community from Bethel, PA visited the and in the background one can praying as one. There were the While the children looked with a kumsitz and a moving Jewish Children's Museum in Brooklyn. They traveled by subway see majestic hills and never American teenagers alongside American, their swift Hebrew speech. Shabbat was followed to the Museum to learn about Jewish culture and tradition and ending fields. the older women who wore and strong accents suggested by a Melava Malka of Israeli stumbled upon a giant challah. Beit Shemesh is surreal. hats, next to the women wear- otherwise. I was embarrassed food and dancing. We all were Set in the hills of Israel the ing tichels, next to the Ethiopi- that their 10-year-old spoke on such a high. We all felt such calm, residential city is both ans in their African garb, next Hebrew 10 times better than I passion and excitement. We peaceful and tranquil. It is a to women wearing sheitels, did. couldn’t help but wonder, in predominantly Anglo commu- next to the Israeli girls in long After dinner we went back amazement, at the strength nity where the preferred lan- flowy skirts, next to small chil- to the shul for a panel discus- and dedication of the people of guage is English. In fact, I total- dren who were trying to follow sion and we met with many dif- Beit Shemesh. Shpilkes ly forgot that I was in Israel along, next to the Shaalvim ferent women who made aliyah Michelle Elmaleh, our until the sun set and the city girls who were all deep in and learned how they dealt dean of students, summed up Channeling nervous energy became hushed and cloaked in prayer. It was a remarkable with their challenges. On the the Shabbat by explaining that silence. sight. I was moved. panel were a speech therapist, people who make aliyah are BY AZRIEL GANZ the ceiling at work. Naturally, I This past Shabbat, The older Ethiopian a lawyer, a doctor and a home- not extraordinary. They are use a headset with a long exten- Shaalvim took us to Beit women, dressed fully in their maker. simply ordinary people who When I was growing up, I sion wire so that I don’t have to Shemesh in order to meet the African garb, closed their eyes On Shabbat morning we made extraordinary decisions. was a fidget. In fact, I’m still a stay seated while talking on the community and see what mak- in deep concentration. They davened in shul, blessed the It’s those decisions that one fidget. Then, as now, I would phone. ing aliyah is all about. We were were praying to Hashem. They new month and once again makes during his lifetime play with anything I could get Had I grown up now rather each assigned different families looked so different, but we are went to another family for which makes him extraordi- my hands on. I would drive my than then, I might have been to stay with to become part of all one people. They wore faces lunch. Lunch began at 11:00 nary. teachers crazy, tapping a pencil sent to the doctor to determine the community and see as which showed the harshness a.m. and we were promptly on my desk or twirling a pen. I whether I suffered from ADD. In much as possible. I walked into and bitterness of their lives. served chullent, chicken and Tamar Hanau is a HAFTR grad- would drive my parents and sib- those days, the technical medical the Burg’s house erev Shabbat, Their expressions showed grati- other foods and side dishes. I uate currently studying at lings crazy doing the same things term people used to describe my who coincidentally just made tude for where they were still can’t understand how the Shaalvim for Women in Israel. with my forks and spoons on the state of being was “shpilkes.” aliyah a year ago from today. The Israeli children sang Israelis can stomach chullent so This is the 17th in her series of table. These days I specialize in Shpilkes, it was explained to me, Lawrence, quickly changed into along with the chazzan in their early, let alone recent olot. I articles about her year in Israel. dismantling paper clips. I can is the Yiddish term for “ants in Israeli accents while their went to lunch with Gila Ler- also expertly fling pencils into the pants,” or nervous energy. I certainly had that. The trick, I discovered over the years, is to harness shpilkes to your advantage. During my school years I always played a lot of basketball because having ants in your pants was a good thing on the court. So, even though I was small and a terrible shooter, I was always welcome on the court because I never stopped running and played fierce defense. And, it was better getting rid of the nervous energy on the court rather than in the classroom. Of course, harnessing shpilkes as one gets older becomes increasingly more diffi- cult. As an example, my boss wasn’t really keen on the idea of having pencils hanging from my ceiling so I had to stop. Instead, I started running. This was good on many fronts since not only did I let off the steam, I actually got healthier. As I got older and my knees started to fail me, I turned to biking with similar results. The good news is that there are even opportunities at work where shpilkes is acceptable and even admirable. I recently discovered one such opportunity. In my current job (when I’m not eating) I very frequently have to give presentations, sometimes to hundreds of people at a time. In these situations, my normal shpilkes level increases to dan- gerous heights because of real nervousness. Having to stand in front of a lectern or sit still at a table would drive me crazy, but I needed to be in front of a microphone and click my computer each time I had turn the page of my Powerpoint presentation. Being still made me sweat and turn pale. Then, I discovered that technology could come to my rescue. Now, I agree to speak only if I can be hooked up to a wireless microphone clipped to my lapel. I also purchased my own remote control (or what my father, z’l, called a “shmitchik”) that allows me to change the page on my Powerpoint from anywhere in the room with a simple click of the button. (I am the Michael Jordan of presenters; I can change pages behind my back, between my legs, with a hesita- tion move or a stutter step). From a nervous, pale and sta- tionary presenter, I was trans- formed into the second coming of Phil Donohue. Engaging all my shpilkes, I now traipse around the room with so much confidence and authority that people actually think that I know what I’m talking about. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to solve all my shpilkes-relat- ed issues. Long airplane rides still drive me nuts and Shabbos morning tefilah is a challenge. Indeed, if you want to know where I sit in shul, look for the spot with the worn out carpet.

Azriel Ganz is the general counsel of a trade organization, but tells people that he eats for a living. He lives in Woodmere and davens at Aish Kodesh where, on most Shabbat mornings, he can be found pacing. 17845 The Jewish Star January 19, 2007 7 8 The Jewish Star January 19, 2007

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Queens - Touro College’s Lander College for Men will host its fourth 2007 Maccabi team try-outs The comeback kids annual community lecture series, entitled “Living an Ethical Life,” Jewish athletes between the Jewish athletes between the Down 7 in the fourth, HANC beats North Shore by 1 beginning on Saturday, Jan. 20. ages of 13 and 16 (as of July 31, ages of 13 and 14 (as of July 31, 2007) are invited to try-out for 2007) are invited to try-out for BY PAUL SHAPIRO The series which includes three evening lectures will address a the 2007 Mid-Island Y JCC the 2007 Mid-Island Y JCC range of ethical issues of broad Maccabi Boys Roller Hockey Maccabi Boys Basketball Team. HANC 43, North Shore 42 interest across generations. The and Girls Volleyball Teams. ■ Boys Basketball Team Try- The last time the HANC Hurricanes and the lectures, which are free and open ■ outs: Tuesday, Jan. 16 from North Shore Stars got together HANC dominated to the public, will begin at 8:30 Boys Roller Hockey Team p.m. The first evening, on Jan. 20, Try-outs: Tuesday, Jan. 23 from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Mid- the game taking home its second consecutive Island Y Jewish Community Satran Tournament title. This time around wasn’t will be devoted to the moral 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. at the Mid- dilemmas facing the “sandwich Island Y JCC, Tuesday, Jan. 30 Center, located at 45 Manetto as easy, coming down to final shot. Hill Rd. in Plainview. After HANC led most of the first half behind generation” — children of elderly from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at its strong defensive play, North Shore made a run parents. The speakers will be Skate Safe, located at 182 late in the third to take a 3-point lead going into Rabbi Tzvi Flaum of Congregation Sweet Hollow Rd. in Old Please call in advance if you the final quarter. That lead was extended to as Knesseth Israel (The White Shul) Bethpage. are interested in any of these much as 7 with only two minutes left in the game. and Mashgiach Ruchani at Lander try-outs. For information call “With two minutes left and down by 7 we College for Women, as well as Dr. ■ Girls Volleyball Team Try- Donna Cresenti, Maccabi looked to increase pressure on the outside and Hindi Mermelstein, from North outs: Sunday, Jan. 14 from Delegation Head, at (516) 822- force turnovers,” HANC Coach Elliot Steinmetz Shore University Hospital, who 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Mid- 3535, ext. 308 or Matt Island Y JCC. said. “My thoughts were that if we could get a specializes in geriatric psychiatry. Carpenter at ext. 350. couple of quick turnovers and quick points that The Lander College for Men is we’d be in good shape.” located at 75-31 150th St. in Kew HANC did just that with strong defense and Gardens Hills, Queens. For more some big shots, which got the Hurricanes right information about the lecture Plainview - The Mid-Island Y 4341, ext. 111 or Debbie Rosen, back in the game. First, Sam Klein hit his fourth series call Annette Schwarz at Jewish Community Center will Assistant Director of Adult three of the day to pull HANC within 4. Michael (718) 820-4904. host an eight-week course, from Services at ext. 129. Fellus then hit a lay-up off an offensive rebound to the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute, on Tuesday evenings make it a 2-point game. After draining a foul shot, Oceanside - The Friedberg JCC Oceanside - The Friedberg JCC from 7:45 to 9:00 p.m. beginning Marc Guttman hit a baseline jumper to cap off an will host the Bond Street Theatre will host a Sophisticated Singles Jan. 23. The “Kabbalah of 8-0 run to give the Hurricanes a 1-point lead. troupe as they perform “Giant program, for ages 35-55, every Character” is designed to help you North Shore looked to be done until the Stars’ Steps” on Sunday, Jan. 28 at 2:00 Monday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. understand the unique mix of Adam Kordvani hit a huge shot to give North p.m. Through dance, mime, music This week’s program, taking place qualities that defines your individ- Shore a 1-point lead with 20 seconds left to play. and storytelling, the renowned On HANC’s next and final possession Richie on Jan. 22, will be “The Odd uality. Authored by Rabbi Moshe Bond Street Theatre troupe will Hochhauser drove to the hoop, and to his surprise Couple: Can Opposites Live Miller, noted scholar of Kabbalah, take audiences of all ages on an found junior Ike Levine wide open on the base- HANC junior Ike Levine hit the game winner versus Together?” Irwin Pfeffer, the the course invites you to choose imaginative theatrical journey line. Levine pulled up and drained the shot from group’s facilitator, is a motivation- from among a wealth of reflective North Shore with 11 seconds left on the clock. through the world of giants as the corner for the game winner with only 11 sec- al speaker with a background in approaches to chart your own they appear in folktales from onds to go. psychology who has been working path to personal growth. The fee as the country. around the world and as stilt “I was pretty sure it was going in once it left the singles circuit for many years for this class is $99, which “This was a very exciting game that could characters in various cultures. The his hands,” Coach Steinmetz said. “He’s a good and has spoken at singles organi- includes textbooks. There is a dis- have gone either way in the last minutes,” Coach fee for this event is $8, plus an shooter.” zations throughout Long Island. count for Mid-Island Y JCC mem- Steinmetz said. “We went back and forth twice additional $1 at the door. The This win puts HANC (6-5) above .500 for the The fee is $8 per session. The bers. The Mid-Island Y Jewish before Ike hit his shot.” Friedberg JCC is located at 15 Neil first time in just over a month. The Hurricanes are Friedberg JCC is located at 15 Neil Community Center is located at 45 Court in Oceanside. For more 9-6 overall if you include the Satran Tournament Court in Oceanside. For more Manetto Hill Rd. in Plainview. For HANC’s next game will take place at Westchester information call Maddy Levi, and HANC is now 3-1 versus North Shore, one of information call Marcy Hallerman more information or to register on Feb. 1 at 8:30 p.m. Director of Cultural & Fine Arts at the top team’s in the Long Island Division as well at (516) 766-4341, ext. 133. call (516) 682-0404 or e-mail (516) 766-4341, ext. 114. [email protected].

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Experience Manhattan in the Five Towns Kosher Fish & Dairy Restaurant Fine Dining Dairy King BY FELISA BILLET Cuisine: Traditional and contemporary Jewish Nestled between a barber food (dairy) shop and an optical center in Address: 1564 Union Turnpike (in the Lake Success the Lake Success Shopping Cen- Shopping Center) ter, Dairy King is one of the few kosher restaurants in Long Phone: 516-437-7100 Island located in a strip mall. Supervision: Vaad HaRabbanim of Queens Open Sun. - Thurs. 5-11pm Whether patrons come to Hours: Sunday through Thursday 9 AM to 8 PM, Friday 140 Cedarhurst Ave., Cedarhurst • 516-374-1443 shop and stay for lunch, or 9 AM to 2 PM, Saturday night 7 PM to 12 PM Open Sat. Night 7pm-Midnight come for lunch and stay to shop, (winter) 18499 dining at Dairy King is like tak- since their mother’s. For those Reservations: No ing a trip down memory lane to experiencing blintzes for the Kid Friendly: High chairs, kids’ menu the dairy delis of yesteryear. first time, Deutsch is adamant Party Room: No. However, the restaurant can be reserved “If you remember Ratner’s, they not be confused with for a party. Contemporary Fish and Pasta Cuisine you’ll love Dairy King,” Dairy crepes, which have thinner skins Catering: Extensive King Owner Yisocher Deutsch and runny fillings. Lunch Menu: Yes told us as we munched on the Besides blintzes, highlights Plan Your Next LUNCH Our friendly staff & warm rolls and fried bagel chips Take-Out: Yes UNDER $20 of the restaurant’s soul food Simcha at comfortable atmosphere while perusing the menu. Sure Delivery: With a minimum order INCLUDES include potato pierogies (fried Lunch Price: $10-$12 for salads and entrees WRAP, will make your dining enough, my husband shared his or boiled), cold borscht, matzo • Bar Mitzva SUSHI & story of eating at the famous Dinner Price: $20 specials include bread basket, soup, • Bas Mitzva SOUP experience a pleasure. brie, latkes, nova lox, and kip- • Sheva Brachos Lower East Side landmark. salad, entrée and side dishes, dessert pers and onions (smoked her- • Parties Sunday - Thursday 11:30 am - 10 pm Like Ratner’s, extra-large ring fried with onions). Thick, Diner’s Tip: Can’t make it to the restaurant but you’re Saturday Night 1 hr after Shabbat blintzes are Dairy King’s main- FREE! homemade soups, broccoli and craving a home-style blintz? Dairy King’s Our hall is always free 6 pm -1am stay. Customers constantly tell blintzes are available in nine varieties under of charge. Pay only for cheddar stuffed potatoes, moz- LOCAL DELIVERIES AVAILABLE Deutsch they haven’t had a simi- zarella sticks and open tuna the Grandma Seiden’s label and can be found the food. lar blintz melts are diner-style favorites. in many supermarkets. Special Combination for The menu’s more contem- Saturday Night Three-Course porary side features an Limit one coupon per table. Meal Plus Dessert $35 17930 extensive make-your- are large and the service, run by our waitress anticipated our own-salad-bar, rasp- waitresses in their 50s and 60s, every move. berry honey-mus- is like having your bubby take “I am happy when people tard glazed care of you. Deutsch is attentive take food home,” said Deutsch, salmon, eggplant to the customers as well. 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Much of the industry had A recent study profiling always believed, to some kosher food shoppers, released degree, that consumers made Be A Guest at Your Next Party! Let the Other Side of Hunki’s, “Ackerstein Caterers”, Treat Your Guests to a Taste Sensation. Serving the Finest Daily & Parve For All Occasions! at the 18th Annual Kosherfest their decisions on where to shop trade show held in New York based on deep discounts and 516-538-6655 City, found that “surprisingly, this study has shot that down.” 338 Hempstead Avenue W. Hempstead, NY 11552 kosher consumers were not dri- tion data from more than 14 and CEO of LUBICOM Market- Kosher food companies are 17927 ven by deep discounts,” food and drug retailers, with 10 ing. “There are many ways to growing at a rate between 10 to explained Paul Crnkovich of million households over the last study the kosher consumer, but 15 percent, according to an Cannondale Associates in Illi- 5 plus years. The results of the how the kosher consumer annual kosher food company nois, which released this report. study also included why con- behaves in the designated survey conducted by LUBICOM “Instead, consumers want more sumers shop and what drives kosher aisle was not previously Marketing. “While last year’s (718) 279-3500 new products that they can find them, consumer perception of studied. So I guess that was the growth was due to an increase 220-06 Horace Harding Expy, Bayside in wines, cheeses and sauces, easily.” He continued, “The what kosher is and where it is reason for why Cannondale did Persian cuisine on open flame fire study’s research objectives were shelved, and what factors influ- this study.” snack foods and an increase in Visit us on the web @ www.patoug.com to better understand who the ence consumer decision, trip- According to Lubinsky, the frozen food options are current- Hours: Sun-Thu 11am-11pm; kosher consumer is and how drivers and frequency. Cannondale findings actually ly hot items in the kosher food Fri: 2 hrs before Shabbat; Open Motzei Shabbat they shop so we can better mar- “I think the study was done explain a lot about kosher shop- industry, as are new wines from 18500 ket to them.” to try to figure out what con- pers as well as kosher food. Israel,” Lubinsky said. The scope of the study consumer behavior is like in the “The findings mean the con- Today there are 10.5 mil- sisted of shopper card transac- kosher aisle,” said Menachem sumers are very carefully moni- lion kosher consumers in the Making a Simcha? Lubinsky, founder of Kosherfest toring the stores and that while United States. About 21 percent No job PLATTERS there are new items on the of Americans buy kosher prod- too big or •Fish •Deli shelves that many of them are ucts because they are kosher. • •Vegetable Fruit small! duplicates from products that The dollar value of the kosher •Cake Key findings: already exist,” he explained. market is about $10 billion, and “Now some on the manufactur- the dollar value of kosher goods ■ There are many faces of the ■ Other non Jewish consumers ers are trying to fill the shelf produced in the USA is $175 kosher consumer, not just one buy kosher products because with their products and as a billion, according to Lubicom ■ Consumers want broader many are vegetarian and lac- result there is duplication. But Marketing. There were also over For all your Simcha needs! selection of categories, not tose and gluten-free the consumer was saying we 3,000 new kosher products multiple brands ■ The kosher section is where don’t want duplication. We made in the ‘06 calendar year. All Inclusive Packages Available For: ■ They purchase an entire solu- most consumers discover new want move innovative items.” The new popular kosher items ¥Weddings ¥Bar/Bas Mitzvahs ¥Bris tion of products during the products Lubinsky feels that retailers for the past year were mainly ¥Sheva Brachos ¥Aufruf ¥Shabbos Kiddushim holidays, not just core items ■ All kosher consumers agreed across the country are paying snacks, cakes and new wines. ■ Kosher consumers spend that they want a greater vari- close attention to this study, “I think one of the big chal- DROP OFF OR FULL SERVICE about $1,000 more annually ety of items with minimal especially about the implication lenges for the industry is to sat- Special Rates Available When You Book Your than the average buyer duplication and more new that kosher sales would be unaf- isfy the consumer’s desire to Simcha At Congregation Beth David of Lynbrook ■ 70% of kosher consumers products fected if there was no deep dis- experiment with new products ■ are 18-35 Stores that offer deep discounting, a common practice by and to use new products,” J.J. Weiss 917.417.7039 18501 ■ Kosher consumers are counts do not increase kosher many kosher retailers. Lubinsky said. “New products Under the Vaad of 5-Towns and Far Rockaway Jewish, use kosher and non- holiday traffic more than “The deep discounting was drive sales and although shop- kosher products, purchase stores with lesser discounts an eye opener to me,” he said. pers are brand loyal to certain kosher products year-round ■ More kosher holiday cate- “I’d always known the kosher foods, they are always on the and have changing taste pref- gories trigger greater holiday consumer was not a coupon hunt for new products.” Your key erences purchases shopper. I knew they didn’t shop ■ Kosher consumers are also ■ Kosher consumers want help the kosher aisle because of the Kosherfest is the largest interna- to the world non-Jewish, feel kosher products from manufacturers and retail- coupons they had and this study tional kosher food and food ser- Imagine your future, Then live it. are better for you, find a link to ers on how to use kosher prod- proves that purchase decisions vice trade show, which will be natural/organic and are an ucts (meal ideas, recipes, etc.) were not necessarily made held in NYC at the Jacob Javits emerging and growing segment because of them.” He continued, Convention Center, Nov. 12-13, “What’s surprising is that what 2007. www.liherald.com 10 The Jewish Star January 19, 2007 EDUCATIONAL MODEL STRESSES CLARITY Continued from Page One

involved in the learn-it-quick-but-remember-it- well methodology about 16 years ago, when he wrote background crash courses in Limudei Kodesh subjects to help adults who weren’t necessarily religious their entire lives catch up quickly. He once had similar trouble. Five years ago, he was asked to apply what he had taught in crash courses as a study skill. He said he didn’t want to, but he did it anyway. The test? A seventh-grade biology class. Stu- dents’ grades improved by 20 to 50 percent while studying time was reduced by 50 to 80 percent. Yeshiva of South Shore students use Rabbi Goldhar’s To date Rabbi Goldhar has taught thousands methods to help remember the original 13 English of students his note-taking method, where stu- colonies. By using visual clues these students find it dents learn to process information so they break 10 times easier to learn. down and simplify what they learn while they’re the students earn them. But he has seen positive taking notes. The buy-in for them is the decreased results quickly. On a recent test, 11 out of 21 stu- study time. The method doesn’t discriminate dents in one of his seventh-grade classes scored against weaker students. 90 or above — even before they had received offi- “It’s reaching every student in the class,” said cial training from Rabbi Goldhar. Rabbi Shmuel Schwebel, general studies principal The administration at South Shore feel the of the Yeshiva of South Shore. “They’re jumping students succeed because they control of the on board in every way to get involved. ... Success material. “The students in class have a model breeds success [in other subjects].” that’s helping them organize and file, and they’re The method is uniform for both Hebrew and being able to retain the information so when they English subjects because knowing what to write walk up to the test they’re up to mastery,” Rabbi down in a notebook is a skill set of the mind Schwebel said. “It takes away the fear factor. It rather than of the material. The skill set shuns takes away the cloud over their head. The night writing in complete sentences. “A sentence is a before a test doesn’t become a nightmare.” training wheel for the mind,” Rabbi Goldhar said. With the Goldhar system, the hallway “They don’t need to write down every word becomes a classroom. Rabbi Goldhar works at the because their mind is very capable of processing Yeshiva of South Shore for several hours every it, and it’s showing all students they can have Tuesday and the students are eager to see him. much greater confidence in their thinking skills.” On a recent Tuesday, eighth grader Aaron Instead, it favors writing in spokes. Each Katan saw Rabbi Goldhar and ran up to him, spoke has a brief phrase that triggers the mind so shouting, “Rabbi Goldhar! Rabbi Goldhar!” He the student recalls what he or she has learned. showed him how he used the spoke technique to The spoke system helps each student make sense learn a blatt of Gemara. from what a teacher says in class. “Teachers can The ownership of the learning process turns be clear in articulating things, but that doesn’t every student into a cognizant one. “The weakest mean every kid is walking away with that clarity kid [in another Goldhar school in Philadelphia] in hand,” Rabbi Goldhar said. comes home, he circles his books, he has a way of The teachers at South Shore appreciate the conquering and seeing real success,” Rabbi Gold- method. Shield, who has used the Goldhar har said. “That makes school much more exciting method in his classes since he learned it in the for him.” spring, said he has improved his use of the black- Rabbi Goldhar feels that the goal of setting board. “When I utilize the board with the Goldhar the bar high can change the school. “My passion is method it’s usually done toward the end of the to show we can generate dramatic results in edu- period. It’s almost like a culminating thing — let’s cation, and the best way to make it apparent is if bring it all together — the kids leave classroom you can do it schoolwide — with a variety of stu- having all the same information.” dents and teachers buying into it,” he said. “It Visual clues are key. “Instead of having to changes the learning culture with very concrete study by reading horizontally they see it vertically results.” with the spokes and baby spokes they create which come off each of the main spokes,” Shield To learn more about the Goldhar program go to said. “The kids take to it right away.” www.goldhar.com. Shield, who taught public school students for 34 years before teaching at Yeshiva of South Shore, said he doesn’t give out high grades unless 17729 PARSHAT VA’ERA Continued from Page One efforts thus far had been ineffec- ATTENTION ALL EDUCATORS AND PARENTS tive and had caused more work Introduce a Hunger Awareness Program ond set of objections to G-d’s to come upon them. oversimplified command, “Go to His objection in 6:30 , Pharaoh and talk to him.” however, focuses on his physical Coin Harvest In 6:12, Moshe’s response handicap. “How will Pharaoh is “[If] the Jews did not listen to listen to a person with a speech [and believe] me, how will impediment?” Pharaoh ever listen to me — Here, G-d’s answer is that and by the way, I have a speech you do not have to speak to Less than a quarter a day impediment?” Pharaoh because Aharon will be G-d’s response here is, “You your intermediary. and [your brother] Aharon will Rashbam’s approach is keeps hunger away. go to Pharaoh to take the Jews much more appealing. It covers out of Egypt,” followed by the for the seeming repetitive listing of lineage to give us the nature of the Torah, and gives family background of Moshe us striking insight to Moshe’s and Aharon. human persona and the rela- In 6:30, Moshe’s response tionship he has with G-d. is somewhat different. “I have a He does not respond very speech impediment, so how will well to criticism. He wants to Pharaoh listen to me?” do the best job possible, as soon To this, G-d responds, “You as possible. He wishes he were will be [like] a G-d to Pharaoh, more perfect, but G-d did not and Aharon will be your make him more perfect. He prophet. You will say what I wants the path in front of him command you, and Aharon will to be paved and bulldozed, repeat it to Pharaoh.” exactly as he thinks G-d said it In 6:12, Moshe assumes he would be. will fail because he was unsuc- On another level, we see cessful with the Jews. His the relationship G-d has with speech impediment seems to be Moshe as being akin to the par- an afterthought. ent-child relationship. At first, In 6:30, he uses his speech G-d has to give Moshe much impediment as an excuse to not instruction. Moshe takes it, does even attempt to speak to his best with it, fails and needs a Pharaoh. good boost to bounce back and Rashi’s grandson, Rashbam, recover. When he tries again, he suggests G-d’s response to develops more confidence, and Moshe's first statement in 6:12 slowly develops a much closer was the listing of the lineage. relationship with G-d. Listing the generations of Levi The greatest moments was not randomly done at that come, though, in G-d'’ reactions moment. It was the answer to to Moshe’s objections. While last So encourage your school and students to get involved today! Moshe's first question — if I week we read of G-d becoming failed with the Jews, how will I angry with Moshe for refusing succeed with Pharaoh? to accept the job of taking the Now it takes less than ever, only 21¢, to help families, faculty and friends all over Long The answer is that the fail- Jews out of Egypt, now that he Island Harvest rescue about a pound of nutritious Island, and think how many people we can ure with the Jews only hap- has the job, G-d becomes pened because they do not increasingly patient with food from restaurants, hotels and other eateries help. Thank you for joining Island Harvest know who you are. You grew up Moshe’s issues. He validates that will be distributed to hungry people and other local schools in our Coin in Pharaoh's home and have Moshe's fears, responds to each right here on Long Island. Multiply Harvest Campaign. Together, we can end spent somewhere between the one in kind, and makes every last 40 to 60 years living abroad effort to show Moshe how his that by the dozens of pennies, hunger on Long Island. To participate, in Midyan. The Jewish people issues can be resolved with a lit- nickels, dimes and quarters we are call (516) 294-8528, or visit us at need a reminder of who you tle communal education and a collecting from generous students, www.islandharvest.org. are, and why you are the right little help from a loving sibling man, based on your lineage, to named Aharon. take them out of Egypt. Anyone who can relate to ARROW ELECTRONICS IS THE Apparently Moshe’s speech Moshe’s human characteristics GRAND SPONSOR OF COIN HARVEST impediment was not his cause and insecurities will most surely for failure within the Jewish benefit from friends and rela-

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